Happy New Year, 2026 🎉
As we embark on yet another year loaded with endless possibilities, my wish for everyone is that we find the grace to live out to our potential. Potential can be defined as dormant ability; unexplored ability and latent power; unused success; reserved power.
When you live out your potential, you fulfil your purpose. Potential must be turned to purpose so that we can live fulfilled lives. Ask yourself, 'Why am I here? What is the purpose of my life?'
In his book, 'Understanding Your Potential', Dr. Myles Munroe challenges the reader to discover their hidden potential and to be bold enough to actualise it. A lot of ideas and gifts have remained as potential and were never lived out, thereby robbing humanity of great discoveries, inventions, and innovations.
The Extract"The wealthiest spot on this planet is not the oil fields of Kuwait, Iraq, or Saudi Arabia. Neither is it the gold and diamond fields of South Africa... Though it may surprise you, the richest deposits on our planet lie just a few blocks from your house. They rest in the local cemetery or graveyard."
"Buried beneath the soil within the walls of those sacred grounds are dreams that never came to pass, songs that were never sung, books that were never written, paintings that never filled a canvass, ideas that were never shared... plans that never went beyond the drawing board of the mind and purposes that were never fulfilled. Our graveyards are filled with potential that remained potential. What a tragedy!"
This book has helped me to introspect the reason for my existence and provoked me to take action on ideas which I had but had not dared to explore. Dr. Munroe raised very strong thought-provoking points which challenged me to become uncomfortable with my current state of achievements.
I was motivated to learn to rise above the opinion of others; to rise beyond the expectations of others, and to explore the hidden abilities within me. We were never created to exist in isolation but in communities with every person bringing to the table their God-given talents to uplift each other.
Other philosophers have said this about potential and purpose:
- Tony Robbins: “There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that once unleashed can make any vision, dream or desire become a reality.”
- Oprah Winfrey: “There’s no greater gift you can give or receive than to honour your calling. It’s why you were born. And how you become most truly alive.”
Sadly, a minute percentage of the world's population will experience a portion of their true potential. I want to be one of those who do.
Call to ActionAs we start the year, may we let go of fear of the unknown. Start that project, implement that idea, write that book. Everything starts with a simple step, c’mon, like the Nike logo, just do it!!!
This year I am writing my first book and telling the world my story! I am now motivated to take action and use my gifts to benefit those around me.
With every fibre of your being, I challenge you to purposely make giant steps to improve yourself, go climb that hike, break those barriers, tick off one wish from your bucket list because this year is going to be your best ever yet.
Dare to turn your potential into purpose and leave a mark in your generation! Be a better version of yourself every day, be intentional.
The power to fulfil your purpose is within your reach.